more... > Parishes > Iberia Parish > Family & Consumer Sciences > Parenting Wisely Classes Parenting Wisely is an interactive CD-ROM program designed for families at risk with children from early elementary to high school age. Mardi Gras Safety Tips [Image: LSU AgCenter Logo] Mardi Gras is a fun time of year for us in the great state of Louisiana. We are known worldwide for our parades, royal balls and Mardi Gras Krewes. As you celebrate this time of year with family and friends, please keep the following tips from "Safe Kids Louisiana" in mind. Is It a "Sweet Potato" or a "Yam"? [Image: Sweet potatoes] What a great topic to discuss as we all sit down to our holiday meals with friends and family -- is it a sweet potato or a yam? Use Family Mealtime to Build a Healthier Lifestyle [Image: LSU Logo] Hectic lifestyles of both parents and children make sitting down to a healthy dinner difficult for everyone. Children juggle homework and afterschool activities while parents deal with work and family-related responsibilities. But research shows family mealtime promotes healthy nutrition habits for children and adults.  more articles... Back to School with a Healthy Breakfast [Image: Back to school logo] Good nutrition is very important for optimum learning experiences for youth. Research has shown that children who eat a nutritious breakfast each morning had better standardized test scores, better behavior, and were less hyperactive than children who skipped breakfast. Eat Right When Money Is Tight [Image: Eat Right When Money Is Tight] Now more than ever, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrition Assistance Programs can help. Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food. Read the news article attached for tips on how to stretch your food dollars through budgeting, food selection and low-cost recipes.